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Painting with Words

Painting with words. Photo by: Ms. Reynolds
NEWS / 16 May 2014

In an English class on Tuesday, 13th May, our third years were first asked to sketch a scene from the stunning roof top views at Stratford College. Next they had to transform their picture into words.

In an English class on Tuesday, 13th May, our third years were first asked to sketch a scene from the stunning roof top views at Stratford College. Next they had to transform their picture into words. They were allowed to use their own devices to aid their research, for instance finding out the exact slate gray colour of the church or technical roofing terminology. This precision adds great authenticity to their writing.
Ms.Reynolds

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